OCEO-019 Community Engagement Officer

Applications closing on 12 July 2026, 11:59 PM

• Reference numberOCEO-019
• Job TypeFull Time
• Package$90,418.00 to $95,198.00 gross per annum

ABOUT THE ROLE

Please read all information carefully before applying.

The Community Engagement Officer will assist the Executive Services Manager in delivering Council's Community Engagement services, supporting the provision of strategic advice for the development and delivery of high-quality initiatives.

The position involves contributing to a best practice Community Engagement Strategy and Framework, ensuring community participation in planning and decision-making is paramount.

Responsibilities also include supporting research and scope of engagement projects, maintaining transparency in decision-making, and collaborating across Council for a consistent approach to community engagement activities.

Employment Status: Full Time, Permanent

Award: Level 4 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017

Salary Range: $90,418.00 to $95,198.00 gross per annum

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

\| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities \|

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in relevant discipline/s, such as in community engagement, customer service and/or communications and marketing.
• Demonstrated experience in engaging with the community supporting the design and execution of community engagement programs and initiatives.
• Willingness to learn new skills, including online and electronic systems.
• Ability to work with a high level of independence, and demonstrate proficiency in prioritisation of tasks, meeting deadlines and adapting to changing demands.
• High degree of personal integrity and the ability to be tactful when dealing with matters of a sensitive nature and demonstrate behaviour aligned with Council’s values.
• Well-developed computer literacy skills, including experience or ability to rapidly acquire skills with software programs generic to the public sector and marketing and communications industry.
• Ability to contribute to team direction, provide and receive feedback and achieve agreed performance standards to contribute to a culture of performance excellence.

\| Essential Education/Qualifications \|

• Relevant qualification and/or substantial equivalent experience in community relations/engagement, media relations, corporate communication and/or marketing.

\| Essential Licences \|

• Possession and maintenance of a current Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.

BENEFITS

We have a range of benefits that include:

• Fortnightly RDO
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 8 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable to your role)
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Annual wage progression
• 12% Superannuation
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Employee Assistance Program

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT

This position is primarily an indoor role and requires sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting, which involves prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and operating a computer and telephone. May be required to carry out light to moderate manual handling, bending, kneeling, twisting, squatting, lifting and carrying.

This role will be required to conduct some functions outdoors, which may be in an urban or rural setting dependant on the nature of the work to be carried out. The incumbent must have the physical capability to operate in an outdoor environment.

Out-of-hours work will be required for council events, community events, and disaster management events.

Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Council’s P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.

MORE INFORMATION \& QUESTIONS

Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre-employment assessments/check:

• Pre-employment medical including a drug \& alcohol test
• National Police/Criminal History Check
• Right to Work in Australia Check
• Qualification/Licence Verification
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Practical Assessment

For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.

CLOSING DATE

11:59pm Sunday, 12 July 2026.

Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.